From Mike Maignan to Antoine Griezmann, a look back at the performances of Didier Deschamps’ players during their defeat against Germany (1-2) on Tuesday in a friendly.
The France team suffered its first defeat of the year, Tuesday September 12, against Germany (1-2). Largely reworked, Didier Deschamps’ team largely disappointed even though it was a friendly match. We will remember the start “catastrophic” (by the coach’s own admission) and the opportunities wasted by those who had a chance to play, from Benjamin Pavard to Randal Kolo Muani via Eduardo Camavinga. Only Aurélien Tchouameni and Kingsley Coman showed a rather positive face.
Mike Maignan: 5/10
We don’t stay invincible forever. The Milanese conceded his first two goals since his installation as number 1 without being able to do anything. Still just as reliable when called upon to raise short.
Benjamin Pavard: 3/10
There is missing out on a match and giving the impression of being the weak link too often. Misplaced and completely overwhelmed on his right side, the neo-Nerazzurri was the symbol of the French team’s failing first 20 minutes. He is responsible for Müller’s opening score (4th). Replaced by Jules Koundé (64th).
Jean-Clair Todibo: 4/10
A first selection for the French team which will not allow him to reshuffle the cards. We will remember a few approximations at the start and end of the match (his missed restart causes Leroy Sané’s 2-0 goal). He counters a dangerous shot from Wirtz in the area (67th).
William Saliba: 4/10
Another wasted opportunity to convince the Blues. Too slow to hope to intervene on the second German goal. We will still have to wait to see him make a clean copy in the French team.
Théo Hernandez: 4/10
A hazardous defensive alignment and a strangely non-existent offensive contribution.
Kingsley Coman: 6/10
Engaged in an indecisive competition with Ousmane Dembélé on the right wing, he was the one who had the biggest move to play. Still no goals for him in the French team (for almost three years now), but some flashes. His technical quality is the only thing we were able to get our teeth into in the first half. Replaced by Ousmane Dembélé (64th).
Aurélien Tchouameni: 6/10
When the French team raised its head above water, it was under his leadership. A new affirmation of this boss character already detected in him. He is dangerous with his head three times in a row in the space of two minutes (38th). One of them forced Marc-André ter Stegen to relax (38th). If he is caught in the back on the second German goal, it is also because he is compensating for the absence of Théo Hernandez on the left side.
Eduardo Camavinga: 4/10
Struggling to exist in a sector dominated by the Germans. Too much passivity on the goal from Thomas Müller who has plenty of time to control and pierce the net (4th). But a penalty obtained which allows him to qualify – slightly – the disappointment linked to his performance (88th).
Adrien Rabiot: 4.5/10
It’s not always worrying not to notice Adrien Rabiot on the pitch, but against Germany, the Turin player did not really fulfill his role as regulator. Off-center on the left side, he touched very few balls (33) and if he did not make a major error, he did not stand out with any notable action. Replaced by Youssouf Fofana (78th).
Antoine Griezmann: 5/10
An 80th match in a row, but not the most notable of the series. If he anecdotally reduced the score from a penalty in the 89th minute, his usual influence was not observed. On the side, in midfield, but rarely up front, where he was expected to form a duo with Randal Kolo Muani.
Randal Kolo Muani: 4/10
Everything seems to indicate that he will be Olivier Giroud’s successor at the forefront of the attack, but the one who has just moved to PSG must confirm the promises of the World Cup final. Despite his traditional combativeness, he did not seize his chance, remaining silent with the Blues in 2023 (5 matches). “RKM” however did not come close to obtaining a penalty (20th), the referee of the match judging Rüdiger’s charge lawful. Replaced by Marcus Thuram (64th).